How much does LMTV News cost?
View our packages page for pricing details.
How does my LMTV News program get posted on my website?
If you haven't posted a video to a website before, it's probably best if you ask for help from a webmaster, an IT expert or a programmer. For them, this stuff is easy!
However if you are determined to give it a go, here's what you should do:
1. Make sure you have a player/controller in SWF format. This SWF file will load your LMTV News program and display it on the page. It will also control Stop/Start functions. There are many open-source players available on the internet, but the one we recommend is JW FLV media player. Download this player and upload it to your webserver.
2. Copy your LMTV News .flv file to your webserver.
3. In the sample code below, replace the name "video.flv" with your own flv file.
4. Place the embed code below in the place that you want the video to appear.
5. Point your browser to the HTML file that you just saved and uploaded and you should see and hear the movie playing in the browser.
6. Here is the sample embed code for the FLV clip:
<embed src="http://www.yoursite.com/mediaplayer.swf"
width="320"
height="240"
allowscriptaccess="always"
allowfullscreen="true"
flashvars="height=240&width=320&file=video.flv"
/>
7. Customization
a. The height should be the height of the movie+20 to allow for the control bar.
b. The "flashvars=" parameter contains the width, height and URL (relative or absolute) to the FLV file (e.g.s: ../video.flv or http://yoursite.com/video.flv).
c. The "autoStart=" parameter can be set added if you want. By default, it is set to false to avoid the movie beginning to play immediately (recommended), and rather wait for a click.
What about hosting?
You can host your branded TV News station on your own website or use a site like YouTube.com to host it.
OPTION #1 - Host video on your site
Pros:
- You can use any online flash player with any skin, interface, look & feel etc
- Quality of video is controlled by you only -- make it very good or bad, as you wish
- Video size is not limited, you can set any size you like
- Autoplay possibility -- video can start to play immediately after a visitor opens your web site;(our default setting is manual start)
Cons:
- It requires a high bandwidth, so it may be expensive if you'd expect a lot of visitors to your site
- Your hosting must be reliable to support requests from many visitors simultaneously
OPTION #2 - Host video on YouTube.com, but insert the video player directly into your web page.
Pros:
- It doesn't require high bandwidth, it's almost FREE even if you have a lot of visitors
- YouTube is owned by Google, so reliability is guaranteed
- YouTube provides you with HTML that you can cut and paste into your website; you may be able to insert this yourself (without getting help from a web designer)
Cons:
- It's possible to use only predefined interface, flash player includes self-advertisement logos of YouTube
- Quality of video is limited
- Video is resized to 320x240
What file format will the program be in?
Adobe Flash format (extension ".flv").
What width and height dimensions will the video have?
The video will be 320 pixels wide by 180 pixels high -- the same dimensions as the videos on this website.
What is the video's aspect ratio?
The aspect ratio is 16:9 (widescreen).
What software do users need to view my program?
Most internet-connected computers have Adobe Flash software installed. However there are lots of freeware video players available on the web.
What else can I do with my LMTV News program?
Use LMTV News as a promotional tool throughout your premises on flat-screen TV viewing points, compress the file and show it on iPOD, send it to your friends and colleagues by email , post it on YouTube, My Space, Bebo etc., use it as a promotional tool at trade shows and expos, or use it when you are pitching to clients and customers. Extend the reach of your message online ,on-screen, on-device.
Can I make changes to the TV News script?
Yes. We will send the script to you when we receive your press release/Information and you are free to make changes. When we make the changes you suggest, you will sign off on the final script. The editor's decision is final and no changes can be made after you sign off on the final script.
Can I make changes after I receive the program?
Yes. But there will be an additional re-edit and admin cost of €150. Contact us if you want to make changes after you have received your video.
If I have problems, what kind of support can I expect?
Visit our customer service section for more information or contact us.